Carson Tuned exhaust finally here!!
06-16-05, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MrSypher
Looks really nice.. Looks just like the Tom's cat-back.. I'm hoping Steve at Carson is putting together this system for the 3rd gen..
For anyone looking for a really nice sounding exhaust that is on the quiet side under "normal" driving, look no further...
06-16-05, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FutureGS400
Yeah, the quality is fantastic on this exhaust-at MUCH less cost than the Tom's.
For anyone looking for a really nice sounding exhaust that is on the quiet side under "normal" driving, look no further...
For anyone looking for a really nice sounding exhaust that is on the quiet side under "normal" driving, look no further...
06-17-05, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Yea i 'd have to agree with you on that. The Borla is right up there to with a quiet yet nice little sound.. Glad to see that you are happy with the Carson tuned... That was aslo a consideration before the Borla.... 
Yeah, with the headers
I think the sound will be just about right!
07-27-05, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
can anyone with stock intake comment on seat of pants difference with Carson exhaust compared to stock?
). I got the Carson exhaust for the less restrictive resonators (according to Steve Ganz) and also just liked the look and sound. I wanted the exhaust also in preparation for the headers which combined with the K&N FIPK will give me a real good flowing system. Planning on tuning with Apex SAFC in the future possibly to optimize the A/F ratio etc.
07-27-05, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
can anyone with stock intake comment on seat of pants difference with Carson exhaust compared to stock?
07-29-05, 10:11 AM
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congrats to another satisfied carson tuned exhaust owner 
imo as far as the carson tuned on the gs3..
pros:
- sound is much more deep/aggressive
- one of the more quiet systems...this is what i was looking for...there is no sense imo to put a loud bee can exhaust when lexus is designed for quietness
- quality is definite top notch
- fits very well with oem bumper
cons:
- performance gain is very minimal...i think i can feel the difference...but since i can actually hear my exhaust now...i think my mind is playin tricks on me lol
- you may need to consider extending the tips if your going with a aftermarket bumper...
do i regret my purchase? hell no! in fact this was my first mod to my gs 
imo as far as the carson tuned on the gs3..
pros:
- sound is much more deep/aggressive
- one of the more quiet systems...this is what i was looking for...there is no sense imo to put a loud bee can exhaust when lexus is designed for quietness
- quality is definite top notch
- fits very well with oem bumper
cons:
- performance gain is very minimal...i think i can feel the difference...but since i can actually hear my exhaust now...i think my mind is playin tricks on me lol
- you may need to consider extending the tips if your going with a aftermarket bumper...
do i regret my purchase? hell no!
in fact this was my first mod to my gs
07-29-05, 10:22 AM
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Woo hoo Carson Tuned exhaust. One of the most cleanest manufactured/clean welded exhausts for the GS or IS!